LIVIA
1399 Commercial Drive V5L3X5 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Well be closed until January 5th, so instead of carbs here’s a picture of an adorable puppy. I think you’re great.

We’re closed until January 5th for some much needed relaxation. It does, however, seem like a good moment to highlight this woman. @eva_mcm and her husband @kyle_mchowe take nearly all of the photos that you see here. What I love about their photos is that they don’t just capture what we do, but how it feels to be in (or outside of!) our little shop. We met years ago, when I made their wedding cake, and struck up a friendship that’s really stuck. I’m very info friendships that begin over carbs.

We’re off until January 5th, for some rest and relaxation. So here’s a picture of an insanely cute puppy to fill your heart.

Thank you. Thank you to everyone who waited in line on the 24th for their sweets and loaves. At one point that line was an hour and a half long, and I didn’t hear anyone complaining. Thank you to the people who gave us handwritten cards about how our little cafe made this year feel safer, I cried reading each and every one. Thank you to those who brought our staff bottles of wine, and cookies. Thank you to all of you who sent me sweet messages this week, or gave us smiles wh...ile we were hustling along, or placed online orders and helped us get through this terrifying time. You are all nothing short of magical, and I could never put into words how much it means to Jordan and I. And thank you to our brilliant, kind, adaptable team for making this Christmas such a good one. They’ve worked so very hard. We’re going to rest for a minute now- we’ll be back open on January 5th. Merry Christmas, y’all. See more

We are open until 3! And we’re (mostly) ready for you! If you pre-ordered please don’t wait in line, pop over to the pick up window and we’ll have your order ready for. Thank you, endlessly, for ordering, for waiting in line, for letting us be apart of your holidays. It means everything to us, and I’m so overwhelmed by it. I just think you’re great.

Tomorrow is going to be crazy, y’all! We made heaps of loaves today (all fermenting in the fridge until the wee hours) and shaped piles of danishes, and WE ARE READY! We won’t have any sit down service, but you can grab a breakfast sandwich to-go, along with your coffee. Well be handing out free hot chocolates and mulled wines, and it should be pretty fun. Come hang out, buy a loaf (or two! Get that freezer stocked!) and revel in some socially distanced merriment. . . .... . . . . . #liviasweets #liviabakery #loaves #sourdough #stockup #christmas #livsweetly

So. Much. Jam. There’s always this moment, around mid September, when I look at the shelves and think did we over due it? Maybe. We made a lot of jam this year. But, if you wouldn’t mind, could you prove me wrong? Sell me out? Justify having a jam day on Monday? I’d really appreciate if. I just love making the stuff. (Link in bio to our online shop!) .... . . . . . . . . #scratchmade #madeinhouse #scoutmagazine #liviabakery #liviasweets #livsweetly See more

It’s Monday, so we’re closed. We are, however, filling up our silly little van with deliveries, and the kitchen is full of the smell of apple jelly. See you tomorrow. . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . #friendsoflegends #subarbysambar #bizladies #liviabakery #liviasweets #livsweetly See more

It’s Monday, so we’re closed. We’re spending the day processing a generous gift of quince. If you’ve got tree full you don’t know what to do with- hit me up! . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . #quince #liviabakery #jamseason #jammin #livsweetly See more

You’ve only got a couple more hours to order your Sunday supper- this week it’s chestnut braised cabbage (I mean, seriously) roasted pork shoulder, and soft polenta. It’s wonderful and comes with bread and dessert and you’ll be so much happier if you have it on your horizon. I promise. . . . .... . . . . . . #sundaysuppersatlivia #commercialdrive #supportlocal #liviabakery #livsweetly See more

A sea of bread bums. Our loaves take a long time to make- the starter is mixed around midnight, and the breads begin getting mixed around 5am each day. Then they are out into containers (with the help of a pulley- that dough is heavy!) folded every 30 minutes or so, weighed by hand, pre-shaped, then shaped again. Then each loaf sits and ferments and proofs in the fridge for 12 ish hours. It’s this long process that breaks down complex proteins into easily digestible ones, tur...ns the starches into sugars that caramelize so beautifully in the ovens, and most importantly why it tastes so damn good. Corners aren’t cut anywhere, it’s deeply a labour of love. If you want to skip the line, you can order our loaves online, and grab a jar of jam while you’re at it. . . . . . . . . . #slowfood #doitright #liviasweets #liviabakery #commercialdrive #livsweetly See more

Has there ever been a more comforting dish than polenta with a soft egg on top? It’s entirely the dish you want when it’s chilly and a bit rainy. A friendly reminder that we now have one of our side patios covered (huzzah!) ans we’re awaiting permitting for the other one (and heaters!) and the front patio is completely covered, of course. Bring a warm sweater and cozy in with us. Mulled wine encouraged. . . .... . . . . #polenta #brunch #vancouverbrunch #yvreats #liviabakery #liviasweets #livsweetly See more

This weeks Sunday supper is up on our site, and it’s full of roasted pork shoulder, and chestnut braised cabbage, and soft polenta, and it’s wonderful. You should probably order one. Or two, and eat it with your bubble. liviasweets.shop . . .... . . . . . . . . . #sundaysuppersatlivia #galette #commercialdrive #yvreats #liviabakery #livsweetly See more

Meal kits! They’re back! Want to eat our food, but at home, in your PJs? Well, great news, my loves. Lasagna and spaghetti carbonara kits are back up and running on the site, for all your cozy weather needs. . .... . . . . . . #mealkits #eatlocal #supportsmallbusiness #yeastvan #eastvan #livsweetly See more

Okay, sure. It’s bloody pouring out. And sure, it’s chilly as all heck. And yeah, I get it, it’s November in Canada. But don’t forget that we have warm drinks, and if you want to take em to go, you can do that. And if you want to brave the chill, we still have a few dry spots for you to sit in, and the handsomest bartender in town will offer you hot mulled wine, which is maybe the best way to warm up. As always, contact free, because safety is our jam. But also, jam is our ja...m. . . . . . . . .. . . #liviabakery #liviasweets #vancouvereats #yvreats #supportlocal #livsweetly See more

It’s Monday, so we’re closed. We’re still here though, making jam, prepping loaves, and getting ourselves sorted for the week. Tomorrow, you can come by and grab a loaf of Italian white. They are every bit as wonderful as they look. . . .... . . . . . . . #sourdough #opencrumbmastery #liviabakery #rustica #commercialdrive #livsweetly See more

Giveaway! This weeks Sunday supper is so special: Cotichino with braised lentils, Hannah Brooke greens, baby boule of housemade sourdough, and chocolate hazelnut tart. Cotichino, for those uninitiated, is a classic slow cooked pork sausage from Modena traditionally served with lentils. And because we love and care about you, we just might give you one! Details: make sure you follow us, and tag a friend below to enter, the more tags, the more entries!. Sharing in stories coun...ts as an entry as well. Full prize: dinner for two for pick up on Sunday November 15th, plus a bottle of wine. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . #giveaway #vancouvereats #yvreats #liviabakery #liviasweets #livsweetly See more

The classics: spaghetti carbonara, polenta with poached eggs and lemon danishes. I’ve been eating them since I was the tiniest kid, and they’ll always be favourites. Brunch 9-3, Tuesday- Sunday. . . .... . . . . . . . #spaghetticarbonara #polenta #brunch #liviabakery #yvreats #eastvan #livsweetly See more

Sunday suppers are back! Every week we’ll have a new menu, you can pre order online, then pick it up warmed and ready on Sunday evenings. And then you can eat it in your underwear, because that’s what these times are all about. Link in bio . . . .... . . . . . . #sundaysuppersatlivia #yvreats #scoutmagazine #nommagazine #liviabakery #livsweetly

We’ve got big plans y’all- we’re working with the city to get an awning and heaters, and we’re going to make our patio so cute and cozy, you’re going to lose your flipping minds! BUT until we get our permit and can start building, it’s pretty chilly out here in the evenings. So we’re closing up dinner for a bit, until we get make it the perfect place to snuggle into. We’ll stay open for brunch and lunch though, don’t you worry. 9-3 everyday. . . . .... . . . . . #covidbusiness #pivot #liviabakery #commercialdrive #yvreats #livsweetly See more

Cozy mornings with red leaves and lattes and pastries and polenta. . . . .... . . . . . #commercial drive #liviabakery #scoutmagazine #vancouver #livsweetly See more

Breezy patio days. It’s a bit chilly, but it’s pretty cute, don’t you think? . . . .... . . . . . . #patio #commercialdrive #liviabakery #livsweetly See more

The softest dreamiest of polenta, sautéed mushrooms, a poached egg, it’s the most comforting thing I can think of. It’s available all day, everyday (but Mondays!) and I think you should cozy up on our patio and eat it today. . . . .... . . . . . . . #polenta #brunch #yvreats #commercialdrive #vancouver #livsweetly

This time last year I could never have imagined all that would be thrown at us over 12 months. I could never have dreamed we’d not be letting people inside our doors, that we’d be spending so much on covering and heating patios (coming next week!) Or that our future would feel so uncertain. I do know, however, that even that sweet naive fool from last year knew how much our community would be here for us. This year has rocked me to my core, but all of you who line up, sit in the rain, but our loaves, drink our coffee, wrote handwritten notes, brought our staff flowers, bought us a tree when ours was stolen- you. You did all of that, and never let me forget that even through all the craziness, we were loved and supported. I love the heck out of all of you, and I’m so thankful. Happy thanksgiving, y’all.

One of my most favourite things in the world right now is this fusilli. It’s full of slow cooked zucchini, heaps of saffron, white wine, and enough butter for it to feel creamy but not so much that it feels heavy. It’s exactly the kind of food I’m craving these days, and you can eat it on our patio Tuesday- Sunday, 9am-3pm. And you should. . . . .... . . . . . . . #saffron #fusilli #liviabakery #brunch #lunch #cuteshoes #livsweetly See more

Wine and burrata and grapes. It’s all you need in this world for lords sakes. (Except thanksgiving dinner, which you have until 11pm tonight to order, link in bio) . . .... . . . . #burrata #grapes #concordgrapes #liviabakery #baguette #commercialdrive #livsweetly See more